If you are a Hackintosh user on desktop virtualization software VMware, then the “VMware unlocker” is a compulsory utility to run Mac OS X lion guests. This unlocker utility replaces few VMware program files to be able to install and run latest 10.8 and 10.7 Lion OS X guests. Here is the download links of working unlocker for VMware Workstation 9, 8 and 7 series versions (tested by me) on Windows 7 32 bit host.
UPDATE – This post has been updated after testing latest unlocker (version 1.1.0) with VMware workstation 9 on 08/11/2012
Earlier Mac OS X versions like Snow leopard 10.6 and leopard 10.5 can run on VMware desktop virtualization products without this patch. But the latest Lion OS X needs this patching.
Sysprobs already published a working method to install and run Lion OS X on VMware workstation based on this unlocker. I have demonstrated and tested on Workstation 7 series in previous post, but once I upgraded to VMware workstation 9 or 8, it stopped working. Obviously, the upgrade process replaced patched files, so no longer I able to run Lion OS X on VMware. Later, I found a similar patch for 9 and 8 series. Using older ulockers to patch recent VMware workstation did not work and I could not start any virtual machines.
Unlocker for VMware workstation 9, 8 and 7![Mac Os X Unlocker For Vmware V2 Mac Os X Unlocker For Vmware V2](https://i2.wp.com/1.bp.blogspot.com/-7fgCep4uxK4/UufHHFVbyoI/AAAAAAAAAjU/TVucrCRRWeY/s1600/1.png)
I have not updated the screenshots for latest 1.1.0 unlocker or latest VMware workstation 9. The above all screenshots remain same with earlier versions (almost one year ago). But, I can confirm that latest 1.1.0 unlocker works well with VMware workstation 9 on Windows 7 Host.
After applying patch with VMware unlocker – One more Guest OS type and versions.
For VMware workstation 7.0 series.
You can download our earlier Sysprobs_lion files set which is having unlocker for 7.0 series.
How to Use Unlocker
Its very simple. Close all VMware programs (if opened)
Extract the downloaded file. The latest Unlocker is having patch for Windows, Linux, Fusion 4.0 on Snow Leopard and Lion and VMware ESXi 5.
Before run the patch, its recommended to take a backup of VMware program folder, because this patch will replace the original files. Even though the utility takes backup which can be replaced later if required, but its good to have a backup copy taken by you.
Right click on install.cmd file and select run as administrator option as shown below. ( or you can start the command prompt as administrator in Windows 7 computer and execute install.cmd from command prompt)
The successful patch will return the following screen (and disappears automatically)
That’s it. You patched the VMware workstation 9, 8.0 or 8.0.1 in Windows 7 host to run Mac OS X Lion guest. Restarting the host computer is not required here.
Here is the working Mountain Lion OS X 10.8 in VMware workstation 9 with Windows 7 32 bit host after running unlocker.
I will be publishing several articles in coming days about running a Lion OS X with pre installed VMware image based on this VMware workstation 9 unlocker.
Run VMware, and create new VM.S1-6. On Wizard, Select a Guest Operating System, you will see option for Apple Mac OS X. Before Patching: After Patching: Notes on VMware Unlocker YLN Release: Mac OS X Unlocker for VMware v2 (YLN Release) YLN v2.0.8-r1 (19-Feb-2016) 1. Update YLN VMware Unlocker to v2.0.8 2. Hello, in this video I show you How To Install Mac OS X Catalina In Windows With Vmware Workstation!!
We Can Finally Do it.It really didnt take that long. Here is the link for the macos mojave image file http://www.mediafire.com/file/yv55fbrjn1471br/macOSMoj.
UPDATE – This post has been updated after testing latest unlocker (version 1.1.0) with VMware workstation 9 on 08/11/2012
Earlier Mac OS X versions like Snow leopard 10.6 and leopard 10.5 can run on VMware desktop virtualization products without this patch. But the latest Lion OS X needs this patching.
Sysprobs already published a working method to install and run Lion OS X on VMware workstation based on this unlocker. I have demonstrated and tested on Workstation 7 series in previous post, but once I upgraded to VMware workstation 9 or 8, it stopped working. Obviously, the upgrade process replaced patched files, so no longer I able to run Lion OS X on VMware. Later, I found a similar patch for 9 and 8 series. Using older ulockers to patch recent VMware workstation did not work and I could not start any virtual machines.
Unlocker for VMware workstation 9, 8 and 7
Mac Os X Unlocker For Vmware V2.0
![Mac Os X Unlocker For Vmware V2 Mac Os X Unlocker For Vmware V2](https://i2.wp.com/1.bp.blogspot.com/-7fgCep4uxK4/UufHHFVbyoI/AAAAAAAAAjU/TVucrCRRWeY/s1600/1.png)
I have not updated the screenshots for latest 1.1.0 unlocker or latest VMware workstation 9. The above all screenshots remain same with earlier versions (almost one year ago). But, I can confirm that latest 1.1.0 unlocker works well with VMware workstation 9 on Windows 7 Host.
After applying patch with VMware unlocker – One more Guest OS type and versions.
Unlocker for 9 , 8.0 and 8.0.1 Download Links
This unlocker works well with 9, 8.0 and 8.0.1. All credits go to developer of this patch. You can download and check for the updates and comments here. Make sure you are download the latest version from developer. As on today 1.1.0 is the latest one.For VMware workstation 7.0 series.
You can download our earlier Sysprobs_lion files set which is having unlocker for 7.0 series.
How to Use Unlocker
Its very simple. Close all VMware programs (if opened)
Extract the downloaded file. The latest Unlocker is having patch for Windows, Linux, Fusion 4.0 on Snow Leopard and Lion and VMware ESXi 5.
Before run the patch, its recommended to take a backup of VMware program folder, because this patch will replace the original files. Even though the utility takes backup which can be replaced later if required, but its good to have a backup copy taken by you.
Right click on install.cmd file and select run as administrator option as shown below. ( or you can start the command prompt as administrator in Windows 7 computer and execute install.cmd from command prompt)
The successful patch will return the following screen (and disappears automatically)
That’s it. You patched the VMware workstation 9, 8.0 or 8.0.1 in Windows 7 host to run Mac OS X Lion guest. Restarting the host computer is not required here.
Here is the working Mountain Lion OS X 10.8 in VMware workstation 9 with Windows 7 32 bit host after running unlocker.
I will be publishing several articles in coming days about running a Lion OS X with pre installed VMware image based on this VMware workstation 9 unlocker.
To boot Mac OS X in latest VMware Virtualization product (Virtual Hardware v11), you need to install VMware Unlocker for Mac OS X v2. I have made enhancement and release under YLN release. Currently, it only enhance Windows Version which unlocker may raise error 13 when
patching VMwareBase.dll on original unlocker script.
patching VMwareBase.dll on original unlocker script.
- Install VMware Virtualization product
- Download VMware Unlocker for Mac OS X YLN v2
Password: YLNotes.com
Downloads: UserCloudsTusFiles
If you have trouble downloading from files from TusFiles, please read
Tips:Direct Download Files from TusFiles.net
Tips:Direct Download Files from TusFiles.net
- Workstation 11/12 on Windows and Linux
- Player 7 on Windows and Linux
- Fusion 7 on Mavericks and Yosemite
- ESXi 6
S1-1. Close VMware product (script will force terminate if running)
Vmware Unlocker Download
S1-2. Download and Unzip VMware Mac OS X Unlocker
S1-3. Right click on win-install.cmd file, and select Run as administrator
S1-4. Unlocker will start patching VMware and copy VMware Tools (darwin) to VMware directory
S1-5. Run VMware, and create new VM.S1-6. On Wizard, Select a Guest Operating System,
you will see option for Apple Mac OS X
you will see option for Apple Mac OS X
Before Patching:
After Patching:
YLN v2.0.8-r1 (19-Feb-2016)
1. Update YLN VMware Unlocker to v2.0.8
2. Two installer script based on Workstation Version
to install VMware Tools supported
1. Update YLN VMware Unlocker to v2.0.8
2. Two installer script based on Workstation Version
to install VMware Tools supported
v11 : win-install-VW11.cmd VmwTools 7.1.3.3204469
v12 : win-install-VW12.cmd VmwTools 8.1.0.3272237
v12 : win-install-VW12.cmd VmwTools 8.1.0.3272237
YLN v2.0.7-r1 (30-Sep-2015)
1. Update YLN VMware Unlocker to v2.0.7
2. Two installer script based on Workstation Version to install VMware Tools supported
1. Update YLN VMware Unlocker to v2.0.7
2. Two installer script based on Workstation Version to install VMware Tools supported
v11 : win-install-VW11.cmd VmwTools 7.1.2.2779224
v12 : win-install-VW12.cmd VmwTools 8.0.0.2985594
v12 : win-install-VW12.cmd VmwTools 8.0.0.2985594
YLN-v2.0.6-r1
Include VMWare Tools for Darwin:
•7.1.0.2314774
•7.1.1.2498930
•7.1.2.2779224
•7.1.0.2314774
•7.1.1.2498930
•7.1.2.2779224
YLN-v2.0.4r2 (26-Feb-2015)
Mac Os X Unlocker For Vmware V2.0
Add VMware Tools ISO for Darwin:
•7.1.1.2498930
•7.1.0.2314774
YLN-v2.0.4-r1 (28-Jan-2015)
•7.1.1.2498930
•7.1.0.2314774
YLN-v2.0.4-r1 (28-Jan-2015)
Update YLN VMware Unlocker to v2.0.4
YLN-v2.0.3-r1 (06-Jan-2015)
YLN-v2.0.3-r1 (06-Jan-2015)
Update YLN VMware Unlocker to v2.0.3
YLN-v2.0.2-r1 (23-Dec-2014)
YLN-v2.0.2-r1 (23-Dec-2014)
When you run VMware.exe, it also launches COM Surrogates process loaded by DllHost.exe. Force termination on VMware.exe will leave DllHost orphaned and it still lock on VMwareBase.dll which cause unlocker patching error 13.
YLN v2.0.7-r1 (30-Sep-2015)
- Update YLN VMware Unlocker to v2.0.7
- Two installer script based on Workstation Version
to install VMware Tools supported
v11 : win-install-VW11.cmd VmwTools 7.1.2.2779224
v12 : win-install-VW12.cmd VmwTools 8.0.0.2985594
v12 : win-install-VW12.cmd VmwTools 8.0.0.2985594
YLN v2.0.6-r1 (14-Jul-2015)
- Update YLN VMware Unlocker to v2.0.6
- Include VMWare Tools for Darwin
– 7.1.0.2314774
– 7.1.1.2498930
– 7.1.2.2779224
– 7.1.1.2498930
– 7.1.2.2779224
YLN v2.0.4-r1 (28-Jan-2015)
- Update YLN VMware Unlocker to v2.0.4
YLN v2.0.3-r1 (06-Jan-2015)
- Update YLN VMware Unlocker to v2.0.3
YLN v2.0.2-r1 (23-Dec-2014)
- [Windows] Enhance termination process for VMware.exe and DllHost.exe (VMwareBase.dll)
which cause error (Error 13) during [VmwareBase.dll] patching by unlocker
Patching: C:Program Files (x86)VMwareVMware Workstationvmwarebase.dll
Traceback (most recent call last):
File “<string>”, line 264, in <module>
File “<string>”, line 258, in main
File “<string>”, line 144, in patchbase
IOError: [Errno 13] Permission denied: u’C:Program Files (x86)VMwareVMware Workstationvmwarebase.dll’
Traceback (most recent call last):
File “<string>”, line 264, in <module>
File “<string>”, line 258, in main
File “<string>”, line 144, in patchbase
IOError: [Errno 13] Permission denied: u’C:Program Files (x86)VMwareVMware Workstationvmwarebase.dll’
Using SysInternals Process Explorer, dllhost.exe still running after force termination on VMware.exe
If you try to delete vmwarebase.dll, the file cannot be deleted.
Before Force Termination on VMware.exe
After Force Termination on VMware.exe
YLN release script force terminate VMware.exe and Dllhost.exe.